5 "Hidden" Benefits of Plastic Surgery

5 "Hidden" Benefits of Plastic Surgery

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Smith Plastic Surgery

When we think of plastic surgery, our focus tends to be on the obvious,
external, out-there-for- everyone-to-see improvements. Examples of how
plastic surgery provides such visible benefits include a newly streamlined
nose that fits more beautifully into delicate facial features. Or a higher,
perkier bustline. Glowing, radiant skin from laser resurfacing that erases
years of sun damage. A fuller, thicker head of hair from NeoGraft hair
restoration.

When it comes to the obvious benefits of plastic surgery, the list goes
on and on! But what many do not realize are the multiple, less-apparent
benefits of plastic surgery, and how they can positively impact your everyday life.

Benefits of Plastic Surgery

Keep reading for five “hidden” benefits of some of our most
popular plastic surgery procedures.

Bye-bye back pain. A breast reduction is often done for cosmetic reasons. Very large breasts
are prone to begin drooping and sagging even when the patient is young.
Additionally, many women feel that their clothes will look more stylish
with breasts that are in the C and D-cup range. However, a breast reduction
can also lead to a great deal of pain relief in the back, neck and shoulders,
and allow women to exercise with more intensity without fear of significant
breast discomfort. One study in the Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive
Surgery found that women who had breast reduction surgery experienced
“improvement in musculoskeletal pain, headaches, sleep and breathing.”
This study also found that there were psychological benefits to the surgery
as well, including increased self-esteem, and reduced anxiety and depression.

Easier breathing. It seems just about everyone is aware that an artistic rhinoplasty (nose
job) can transform your whole face. But did you know that, in the hands
of a skilled plastic surgeon, it can also improve greatly your breathing?
While your surgeon is beautifying your profile, he can also improve your
breathing by correcting a deviated septum or reducing large nasal turbinates,
the fleshy mounds of tissue that can obstruct breathing and cause snoring—all
during the same procedure.

Increased confidence in your job hunt. If you’ve ever felt that more beautiful people had an easier time
in life, you may be right—at least when it comes to
finding a job. In a 2010 Newsweek survey, more than half of hiring managers reported
that the candidates they perceive as less attractive are likely to have
a harder time landing a job. Many recommended that candidates place as
much importance on their looks as on their resume. While it’s doubtful
anyone would suggest you get plastic surgery simply so you can ace your
job interview, it may very well be an added benefit of any elective plastic
surgery that you feel more confident in both business and personal interactions.
We think most would agree that high self-confidence is one of the biggest
assets you can bring to your job hunt.

More comfortable “down there”: This tends to be a “hidden” benefit because it relates to
a surgery many don’t feel comfortable talking about: labiaplasty.
Labiaplasty is the surgical reduction of the labia minora of a woman’s
genitals. While some may feel sensitive talking about this, there is no
need to be embarrassed—we are performing increasing numbers of this
procedure every year. The most common reason our patients report for choosing
to have a labiaplasty is to improve the look of their genitals. Some are
dissatisfied with the stretching they have experienced with childbirth
or normal aging; others have never been happy with their appearance. However,
what patients may not realize is that having a labiaplasty may also lead
to more comfortable, pleasurable sex and the ability to wear more form-fitting
jeans and workout clothes without the discomfort they previously experienced.

Easing depression…and migraines. It is beginning to seem that there is nothing Botox® can’t do.
It has long been used to reduce the look of crow’s feet, smooth
out deep forehead wrinkles and “worry” lines, and relieve
excessive armpit sweating (hyperhidrosis). Now it is believed that
Botox can also help to relieve the pain of chronic migraine sufferers. Botox
treatment is FDA-approved for adults over 18 years of age who suffer from
chronic migraines for 4 or more hours each day, for 15 or more days each
month. Additionally, recent research has revealed that Botox may aid in
alleviating medication-resistant depression. A study in the Journal of
Psychiatric Research examined the reactions of 74 patients with depression,
half of whom were injected with Botox and half of whom received saline.
Of the patients who received Botox, 52% showed significant relief from
depressive symptoms. Botox may be effective in relieving depression because
it freezes the facial muscles involved in frowning, meaning that our facial
expressions not only reflect our mood, they may also affect our mood.

If you’re considering a plastic surgery procedure in Las Vegas, remember,
the benefits of plastic surgery aren’t just skin-deep. Whether you’re
considering a facelift, mommy makeover, liposuction or one of the procedures
listed above, the end result may leave you looking and feeling healthier,
happier, and more self-confident. To learn more about a procedure you’re
interested in, please call us at (702) 838-2455 to schedule a personal
consultation.

*Disclaimer: The photos, results, and testimonials on this website are
not intended to represent the results that all patients will experience.
Results may vary for both non-surgical and surgical procedures. Before
and after photos on this website are Dr. Lane Smith’s actual patients
and all patients have given consent for use of these photos. All information
on this site is intended for general purposes and is in no way a substitute
for professional medical advice. Dr. Smith is not liable for any actions
or decisions that may have been taken as a result of information provided
on this website. It is strongly suggested that all prospective clients
perform their own independent research regarding Smith Plastic Surgery
and our qualifications.